MJRP-TCHEC v.1 Early Childhood Education Major (MTeach)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
The Early Childhood major will be chosen by those who wish to teach in schools in K - 2, or who are seeking educator roles in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. This major encompasses children from birth - 8 years of age, and units studied will include management and leadership of Early Childhood Education and Care centres, as well as school curriculum and general pedagogical approaches. Professional experience placements will be completed by all students in this major across the full age range of birth-8 years.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
A Bachelor Degree with studies equivalent to at least one year FTE in an area relevant to Early Childhood Education. Overall IELTS score of 7.5, with no score below 7 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. draw from theory and research to apply knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to enhance learning
2. apply high-level discipline knowledge, principles and concepts associated with effective teaching; demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy competencies to the required accreditation standard
3. assess student learning and analyse diverse sources of data to support valid judgements of student learning
4. plan and deliver effective teaching and learning experiences with demonstrated impact
5. use technologies appropriately for learning and teaching
6. engage in professional learning and demonstrate capacity for leadership
7. engage in critical and reflective practice based on local, national and international research
8. create and manage positive learning environments for all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds
9. communicate professionally and engage collaboratively with colleagues, parent/carers, and the community
Duration and Availability
This course is two years full time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
EDUC5005 | v.1 | Theories of Development and Learning | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5002 | v.1 | Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
EDEC5003 | v.1 | Early Literacies and Play-Based Pedagogies | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
EDEC5000 | v.1 | Early Childhood Professional Experience 1: Planning and Documentation | 25.0 | ||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
EDUC5011 | v.1 | Developing Positive Learning Environments | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5004 | v.1 | Language, Literacy and Communications in Early Childhood | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5005 | v.1 | Humanities and Science in Early Childhood | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5001 | v.1 | Early Childhood Professional Experience 2: Planning, Assessment and Reporting | 25.0 | ||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
EDEC5006 | v.1 | Creative and Media Arts in Early Childhood | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5007 | v.1 | Numeracy for Birth to 4 Year-Olds | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5008 | v.1 | Health, Safety and Physical Education in Early Childhood | 25.0 | ||
EDUC5007 | v.1 | Professional Experience 3: Using Data to Inform Teaching and Learning | 25.0 | ||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
EDEC5009 | v.1 | Philosophy, Management and Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care | 25.0 | ||
EDEC5010 | v.1 | Family and Community Contexts | 25.0 | ||
EDUC5006 | v.1 | Creative Technologies | 25.0 | ||
EDUC5008 | v.1 | Professional Experience 4: Transition into the Profession | 25.0 | ||
100.0 |
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